Light Horse Regiment

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SLSA catalogueCatalogue recordSLSA referenceB 28327

Details

TitleLight Horse RegimentDate takenca. 1916Description

9th Light Horse Regiment led by Major HM Parsons.

History/biography

Parsons was born at Inman Valley, South Australia. He landed at ANZAC Cove 22 May 1915 and returned to Australia in 1916 after being reported 'dangerously ill'. Parsons returned to active service in July 1916 to command a Squadron of the 9th Light Horse. In 1918 he received the D.S.O. He is buried at Victor Harbor.

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EventWorld War OneThemeRecruitment and enlistmentSubjectParsons, Harry Meshack, 1880-1957Australia. ArmySoldiers -- AustraliaWorld War, 1914-1918More informationVisit the State Library of South Australia to view more photos of South Australia

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Light Horse Regiment